The Ambulance and Fire Services Resource Centre (AFSRC) on Croesnewydd Road replaced the existing fire station on Bradley Road in Wrexham, and ambulance stations in Chirk and Wrexham.

Sonia Thompson, the Welsh Ambulance Service’s head of operations in North Wales, said: “A lot of hard work has gone into this project from the partnership, so we’re delighted we’re able to start using this facility.

Kevin Roberts, senior operations manager at North Wales Fire and Rescue Service, added: “This is an exciting time for all involved and we’re delighted to be making the move into this high quality resource centre which will provide both improved facilities for our staff and a better service for the public in the area.

“Operating from one base will allow greater co-ordination when it comes to responding to incidents and will make the best use of resources for both of our organisations.

“This partnership has allowed us to create a joint facility which we can be proud of, which provides modern, improved and upgraded services.”

The new joint fire and ambulance station in Wrexham (Image: Eye Imagery)

The ambulance accommodation incorporates a workshop for vehicles, an area to get ready before going out on the road, a six-bay garage, offices, a debrief room and a deployment base for response staff.

Ambulance crews start their shift at the AFSRC before they deployed to spots points across Wrexham and Chirk, where according to call demand data the next 999 call is likely to come from.